Senior SQL Developer – Financial Services (CPT)

Recruiter: Datafin IT Recruitment

Job Ref: 291590

Date posted: Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY: POSITION INFO: ENVIRONMENT: WRITE complex SQL reports, setup correspondence templates while analysing & solving business and system problems as the next Senior SQL Developer wanted by a dynamic Financial Services provider. You will also manage the day-to-day Operations on Owls including Unit Testing as well as system testing of system changes and enhancements. The candidate must be able to work with detailed business specifications. They must be able to analyse system issues and implement practical solutions. You must also be able to train and guide users and assist with user queries. You must have a suitable IT-related qualification such as Computer and Information Science/Computer Engineering and Advanced SQL programming with at least 10 years’ work experience within IT. DUTIES: Owls System Support -

• Execute business needs, which require development, testing and implementation of the required solutions based on identified priorities within the team.
• Owls system Operational monitoring and reporting.
• Understand and keep track of changes made in Test and Live environments.
• Identify, minimize and escalate potential risks and opportunities in the Owls system and any interfaces to other systems or manual processes.
• Ensure effective business alignment by developing and maintaining effective relationships with all stakeholders as part of the IT team.
• Deliver successful end user support to business.
• Implement and adhere to best practice guidelines, policies, processes and procedures.
• Assist with user training and guidance and training and user queries. Security and User Management -
• Business application security administrator for Owls application.
• Assist with IT audits.
• Assist with quarterly security reports.
• Assist users with password resets. REQUIREMENTS:
• Appropriate 3/4-year IT qualification (Computer and Information Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Programming).
• Advanced SQL programming training.
• Minimum of 10 Years IT experience.
• Experience in dealing with teams within geographical and technical complex environment.
• Extensive exposure to SQL programming and database systems is required.
• General IT skills are essential, like Windows, Excel, ftp and the ability to research and solve business problems with IT solutions.
• Knowledge of Financial and Insurance Business is a definite advantage.
• A background in Programming and IT System Support of large complex systems is required. ATTRIBUTES:
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Planning & Organizing skills.
• Time Management.
• Excellent technical knowledge.
• Documentation skills.
• Communication skills.